What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has said that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code that deals with sedition requires interpretation, particularly in the context of media freedom. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court. It was after the Andhra Pradesh Police had registered a suo… Continue reading “Sedition law” needs relook, especially for media: Supreme Court
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 June, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day: The first World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD) Day was… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 June, 2021
Kerala’s “Bell of Faith Scheme” for elderly
What is the News? Kerala’s ‘Bell of Faith’ scheme will be expanded to the villages to reach senior citizens staying alone. Earlier, the scheme was successfully implemented in a number of urban households in Kerala. About Bell of Faith Scheme: Firstly, Bell of Faith Scheme was launched by the Kerala Police in 2018. It aims… Continue reading Kerala’s “Bell of Faith Scheme” for elderly
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2021 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of May 2021 – Fourth week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of May 2021 (Fourth Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – May, 2021 – 4th week
2nd “Positive Indigenisation list” Notified by Defence Ministry
What is the News? The Defence Ministry has notified the second negative import list of 108 items. These items can now only be purchased from indigenous sources as per Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020. The list has now been renamed as the ‘positive indigenisation list’. Note: The first positive indigenisation list of 101 Defence Items… Continue reading 2nd “Positive Indigenisation list” Notified by Defence Ministry
Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day: The first World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD) Day was celebrated informally in 2020. UAE moved the proposal to recognize this day as ‘World NTD Day’ Significance: World NTD Day… Continue reading Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
Indian Polity Quiz: Indian Constitution: Historical Underpinnings, Evolution & Making of the Constitution | 1 June, 2021
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Issues with Tarun Tejpal case judgment
Synopsis: Tarun Tejpal case judgment needs to be overturned. It will, otherwise, remain as a bad precedent that will impede the workplace safety of women. Background Tarun Tejpal, the former Tehelka editor-in-chief was accused of sexually assaulting his female colleague. Followingly he was arrested and released on bail by the Supreme Court. Recently, an Additional… Continue reading Issues with Tarun Tejpal case judgment
Factors Affecting Growth of Block Chain technology in India
Synopsis: There are many positive benefits in utilising blockchain technology. However, regulatory uncertainties in Policymaking have impeded the growth of Blockchain technology in India. Background Satoshi Nakamoto created the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, in 2008, as a fully decentralised, peer-to-peer electronic cash system. Since then, Bitcoins have seen phenomenal growth in market value. For instance,… Continue reading Factors Affecting Growth of Block Chain technology in India
Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers
Synopsis: Need to give attention to the requirements of the most vulnerable members of the caregiving team i.e. young healthcare workers. Introduction young medical interns, postgraduates, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, etc are at the lowest steps in the hierarchy of training. It seems fair from an academic view and is according to any professional training path.… Continue reading Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers
